by Shane Henson — April 9, 2012—One year after introducing its CR Series LED Troffer, Cree Inc. has expanded the CR Troffer family to address more applications and to eliminate the use of antiquated fluorescent technology in new or retrofit commercial and industrial settings.
According to Cree, a company that prides itself on delivering ultra-efficient lighting solutions, the new troffers now address three times the number of applications, including surface-mount, in-ceiling retrofits and suspended light engine luminaires. The popular CR24 and CR22 Troffers are available to ship directly from stock to accommodate high demand and jump-start end-user payback. Pricing for 0-10V dimming control to five-percent is significantly reduced, which means daylight harvesting has never been more affordable, says Cree.
In addition, the CR Series has expanded three-fold by offering CR24 upgrade kits, a standalone light engine and SMK Series surface mount kits. The CR24 UPKIT provides a quick upgrade solution to replace existing, outdated fluorescent luminaires while leaving the ceiling intact. The light engine, CR-LE, is now available as a stand-alone luminaire and offers an economical alternative to replacing fluorescent strips in “back-of-the-house” lighting applications.
The entire CR Series of troffers and light engines can now be installed in surface mount applications—extending payback beyond T-bar ceilings. All of these solutions are built on the same great performance of the CR Troffer and are now available in the new 3000 Kelvin color temperature for retail and hospitality applications demanding beautiful, warm light, says Cree.
Cree CR Troffers, CR24 UPKIT and CR-LE products are also now available with an integrated LED (light-emitting diode) battery pack. The 1400 lumen battery pack eliminates the cumbersome task of rewiring a fixture just to change the battery. CR Troffers continue to outperform traditional lighting options and now deliver the widest range of lumen levels (2200, 3100, 4000 and 5000 lumens) for the popular CR24, CR14 and CR-LE products. The CR Series is powered by Cree TrueWhite Technology to deliver an unprecedented combination of 90 CRI and up to 110 lumens per watt, adds the company.
